Inspired by visionary Black woman writer Octavia E. Butler, this summer solstice shared learning space honors the timeless spiritual-political wisdom of her life and work, including the books Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents.

Black August is an annual observance of the legacy of radical Black thought and action, a time of reflection, political education, and commemoration of resistance against systemic racism, oppression, and injustice.

At this celebration, we’ll honor those who’ve paved the way for a more just future, and lay flowers at the feet of those blazing trails at present.